California Supreme Court
May 8, 2013
State Supreme Court hands big victory to cities, counties that ban pot dispensaries
The state's medical marijuana laws only immunize medical marijuana patients from criminal prosecution, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The drafters of California's Medical Marijuana Act meant to ensure access to the drug uniformly across the state.
Despite that goal, the law's actual language only immunizes medical marijuana patients from criminal prosecution, the state Supreme Court ruled Monday.
The unanimous decision upholds pot dispensary bans implemented by more than 200 cities and counties. The ruling is a maj...
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